Wulfman's Continental Divide Trail 14K • Butte, A point to point, single-track race on the beautiful section of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail between Homestake Pass and Pipestone Pass. Butte's Piss & Moan Runners are a joyous group who treat this race as the club's premier event of the year. Hard core trail runners do not rate this trail as "technical," and in the immortal words of the club's late and beloved Wulfman "there is just one hill." Route is run north to south in even numbered years. Bussing provided from finish back to car parking area. Race entry also buys you access to post-race picnic at the Homestake Lodge. Carnivorous and vegetarian fare available with beverages including microbrewed beer. Awards ceremony also included with unique top 5 overall, top 5 forty-plus age-graded, and age-group prizes. $600 total prize purse and prize for closest finish time prediction and other unusual categories. Complimentary stainless steel "Run with the Wulf" drink bottles to the first 50 registrants. NO race-day registration. Registration limited to first 240 entrants plus 10 more Golden VIP registration slots. Online race registration only. Website contains lots more information www.buttespissandmoanrunners.com.

Beartooth Run • Red Lodge, Moves back to its classic date this year. 8.4 mile run and 4.2 mile up the Epic Beartooth Pass. Registration opens March  1st $35 dollars  March 1st -  June 9th. Late registration $40 dollars June 10th – 16th. Registration closes June 17th and there is no day of registration. Registration includes dry fit t-shirt. For more info www.beartoothrun.com -  http://headwatersstudio.com/headwatersevents/

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June 30, 2012, Saturday

Lolo Pass Mountain to Meadow Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run • Lolo Pass. If you are looking for a race that combines scenic beauty with history, log onto www.runlolopass.org for information about the Mountain to Meadow Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run. The event begins at the Lolo Pass visitor center (elevation 5225 feet) on highway 12 near the Idaho/Montana border. The half marathon winds for 13 miles through forests of Engleman Spruce and Subalpine fir with dramatic views of the Bitterroot mountains in the distance. Both the  5k (out and back) and the 13 mile course will pass by Packer meadows a historic site along the Nez Perce and Lewis and Clark trails.  Log onto www.runlolopass.org to register and for more information.

Thunderbolt Creek 50k and 50k relay • Helena, 8am. This is an out and back 50k on a very scenic non- technical trail approx.- 3-4000 ft. of climb. Maybe the fastest trail 50k in Montana. 1st year so start a tradition now. If you love trail running this is must for your calendar limited to 150 runners. For more info: Contact: Brian Wieck bquick50k@hotmail.com Website: bquickrunning.com

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JULY 2012

July 1, 2012, Sunday

Spring Meadow Lake Olympic Triathlon • Helena, at Spring Meadow Lake State Park. Olympic: 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10k Run. 8:00 am start. $55 individual. Race start, finish and transitions are located at the Spring Meadow Lake State Park just west of Helena, Montana. Swim a rectangular course in small lake. Bike out and back on a rolling 2-lane paved road. Run a flat fast course on trail, dirt road and pavement. Enjoy wonderful people, beautiful scenery and warm July weather. 5-year age group and team awards. Register online: http://www.imathlete.com/events/springmeadowtriathlon More information contact Mike Jacobson: springmeadowtri@dishmail.net

Spring Meadow Lake Sprint Triathlon • Helena, at Spring Meadow Lake State Park. Sprint: 1K Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run. 9:00 am start. $50 individual. Race start, finish and transitions are located at the Spring Meadow Lake State Park just west of Helena, Montana Swim a rectangular course in small lake. Bike out and back on a rolling 2-lane paved road. Run a flat fast course on trail, dirt road and pavement. Enjoy wonderful people, beautiful scenery and warm July weather. 5-year age group and team awards. Register online: 5-year age group and team awards. Register online: http://www.imathlete.com/events/springmeadowtriathlon More information contact Mike Jacobson: springmeadowtri@dishmail.net

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July 7, 2012, Saturday

Missoula 5K  • Missoula,  Visit www.missoulamarathon.org for more info.

Missoula Kids Marathon • Missoula,  Boone & Crockett Club. Visit www.missoulamarathon.org for more info.

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July 8, 2012, Sunday

Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon.• Missoula,  Visit www.missoulamarathon.org for more info.

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July 14-15, 2012

Fat Tire Frenzy  • Red Lodge.  Cross Country, Super D and Cross Country Mountain Bike Races. More information and online registration at www.montanacyclingraceseries.com

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July 14, 2012, Saturday

The Dirty Dash • Billings, at Metrapark, 308 6th Avenue North. The Dirty Dash is a mud run obstacle course where a military boot camp meets participant’s inner five-year-old’s fantasy and subsequently converts boy to man and then man to swine. The Dirty Dash holds events in Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Boise, ID; Missoula, MT; Billings, MT; Eugene, OR, Albuquerque, NM; and Colorado Springs, CO. This course is about 4 miles. Doozies include walls to climb over or crawl under, mud hills to climb, pipes to crawl through, pipes to crawl over and under, giant slip ‘n slides to launch down, cargo nets to maneuver, Hometown obstacles specific to the stomping ground, beers to chug, root beers to chug, balance beams, mud pits to dive into and much, much more. Entry fees are $40 before 3/21/2012, $45 before 5/30/2012 and $50 before 8/7/2012. There is a kid’s race, Piglet Plunge, for children age 2 and under age 12. Registration is a measly $5. The Piglet Plunge will be about 1 mile and will include some of the best obstacles to ensure a thoroughly muddy child: the Slop n' Slide, the Hog Wash and the Pig Sty. All children must be respectful of other children, pushing or splashing will result in being removed from the kids' race area for the day and subject to grounding at their parents’ discretion. Register at http://www.thedirtydash.com/races/billings.html

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July 15, 2012, Sunday

Bull Run Relay and Half Marathon • Stanford. The 26.2 mile relay for up to 4 person teams begins 1 mile off Hwy 541 approximately 6 miles from Windham or 18 miles from Hobson at 6:30am. Signs will be posted. The route runs on a county-maintained gravel road through the Little Belt Mountains, promising one of the most scenic courses runners will ever encounter. The half-marathon also begins at 6:30am at the half-way point of the relay race. Both races end at the Judith Basin County Fairgrounds in Stanford where the CMR Stampede PRCA Rodeo will begin at 1:30pm. Food and refreshments will be available for all race participants. Shower facilities will be available at the Stanford School. Lodging available throughout the area. For more information and to register refer to www.active.com or www.cmrstampede.com.

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July 21, 2012, Saturday

3rd Columbia Falls Cross Country Cruise 6K • Columbia Falls @ 9:00am. This fun run is a fundraiser for the Columbia Falls High School Cross Country Program.  The 6-kilometer course winds through neighborhoods  near Columbia Falls High School, with cross country jaunts through two city parks and a track straightaway finish.  Gift certificate prizes for top overall, master and youth athletes by gender. Contact Richard Menicke (406-871-3375) with questions. Download entry form: www.runmt.com/2012CFXC_CruiseEntry.pdf

(SHATS) Race #1 - Goats in the Meadow • Helena,8 AM. Little Blackfoot River Trailhead, 7.3 miles. Run up to Little Backfoot Meadow on scenic, non-technical singletrack. Course has rolling hills with a net uphill on the way out, then downhill on the way back. You will cross the Blacfoot River twice, once with an opportunity to get your feet wet. Allow 1 hour to go to the trailhead from Helena. Parking is limited so we recommend carpooling. Directions to Little Blackfoot Trailhead.  For more info: Contact: Brian Wieck bquick50k@hotmail.com Website: bquickrunning.com

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July 28, 2012, Saturday

Book’n Down Main • Missoula. Come join the fun at the Friends of Missoula Public Library’s inaugural  run on behalf of reading! There will be an 8K and a 3K Family Fun Run. The 8K run starts at 10:00 a.m. and the 3K starts at 10:30; both races leave from the library parking lot, 301 E. Main.  Courses follow the Kim Williams Trail along the beautiful Clark Fork River. Prizes given for top finishers, a random prize drawing after the race, music and refreshments for all! Come dressed as your favorite book character—prizes awarded for best dressed. $20 registration fee guarantees a unique Book’n Down Main T-shirt for runners signed up before 7/21. Registration fee increases after 7/21. Discount for those runners with a Missoula Public Library card! Register by mail no later than 7/21.  Register in person through 7/26 at Missoula Public Library, 301. E. Main. Race day registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on 7/28. Proceeds go to the Big Read fall program at Missoula Public Library. For more information, visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org.

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July 29, 2012, Sunday

8th Annual XTERRA Wild Horse Creek (off-road) • Hyalite Reservoir, near Bozeman; 1200-yd swim, 16-mi MTB, 6-mi Trail Run; Race begins at 8:15am
Just like the last 4 years, we will hold this event on the 4th full weekend in July.  Come and enjoy a beautiful day at Hyalite Reservoir with your friends and family.  There is camping all around Hyalite Reservoir - so make this event a part of your next family vacation.  There are many photo opportunities throughout the event.  The XTERRA event is open to children ages 13 & Up.  The single track is fun and challenging while getting to see glaciated canyons and mountains as a backdrop at various points along the course.  You just may want to stop and take in the scenery!  If you are new to triathlon or not sure that you want to take on the long course event, then try the short course race, the duathlon or enter a relay!  Your entry fee includes a bar-b-que in addition to awards, DeFeet socks and a great raffle featuring all local and national sponsors.  XTERRA is a part of a national off-road race series where you can earn a spot to go to the national championship in Ogden, UT.  This is a USAT-sanctioned event.   To register or for more information go to www.bigskytri.com or www.xterraplanet.com.  The "Early Bird" entry fee applies until Cinco de Mayo.  

7th Annual Wild Horse Creek "Just Tri Off-Road" Triathlon and Duathlon • Hyalite Reservoir, near Bozeman;  600-yd Swim, 7-mi MTB, 3-mi Trail Run; Race begins at 9:15am. Make this event your next family vacation as there is camping all around Hyalite Reservoir.  This event is designed for the beginner triathlete with some mountain biking experience.  The views on the course are amazing and include glaciated canyons and large jagged peaks as a backdrop to many points along the course.  You may walk any part of the course except the swim at any time.  This event is open to children ages 11 & up.  If you are unsure of your swimming skills, we will offer a duathlon for the short course event.  The duathlon will consist of a 1+ mi run, 7-mi MTB, and a 3-mi Trail Run.  The "Early Bird" Entry fee applies until Cinco de Mayo.  To register or for more information go to www.bigskytri.com.  Both the duathlon and short course event will be a USAT-sanctioned events.
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AUGUST

August 4,  2012, Saturday

Sidney Duathlon • Sidney. - 5k run-10k bike-5k run. This Run-Bike-Run will start at 8 am mountain time with registration beginning at 7am to 7:45 on Saturday, August 4th at Veterans Park in Sidney. It is competitive with prize money for the top places for individuals and teams and many door prizes. The race will begin at Veterans Park with a 5k that will go through the Richland County Fairgrounds during this year’s fair, then the 10k bike portion will begin on asphalt with 2/3 of the 10k being gravel and the final 5k run will follow the same path as the first 5k. Individuals, teams of two and teams of three can compete in this race in their respective divisions. Registration is $20 per person and leashed pets/strollers are allowed. Registration received by July 25 will guarantee your shirt at the race. Check our website for more information http://www.runsidney.com/races.html

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August 11, 2012, Saturday

Magic City Blues Soul Run • Billings. 10K and 3K Road Race.  More information and online registration at www.montanacyclingraceseries.com

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August 16, 2012, Thursday Evening

47th Augúst Road Race, Montana's Second Oldest Footrace • Helena. 3.8 mile point-to-point fast course (mostly dirt road). Starts at 7:15 PM at intersection of Head Ln. and Country Club Ave. $5 entry fee. Race day registration only (opens at 6:30 PM, near the starting line). 100% of net proceeds go to Helena youth cross-country programs. This is the ultimate, minimalist, no frills race -- who needs t-shirts, numbers, awards, or door prizes, when you can have fast times, friendly volunteers, quick results, and a warm feeling for supporting a worthy cause? Race history posted at: http://vigilanterunning.org/august/home.html Contact: Patrick Judge, pljudge@bresnan.net, 406/459-5838, www.vigilanterunning.org. “au-gúst - adj. marked by majestic dignity or grandeur” -Webster

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August 18, 2012, Saturday

2nd  Rockin’ Race for AIDS Awareness •  Missoula. 5k and 10k courses, 8am start time. A live band at every mile (at least) plus serious fun with hand-picked entertainers throughout the course to keep you running hard and having a blast. Early registration opens April 1st $25 (5k) $35 (10k), late registration after August 12th.  Race day registration is available.  Info will be available online mid to late February or call Christa at 406.543.4770. All proceeds from this event benefit Open Aid Alliance and their work to support people living with HIV/AIDS.  www.MissoulaAIDSCouncil.org

(SHATS) Race #2 - Goats in the Canyon • Helena, - 8 AM  Trout Creek Trailhead 7.1 miles out and back very scenic and a few technical sections. You will cross Trout Creek Course has rolling hills with net uphill on the way out, and then downhill on the way back Allow 1 hour to get to the trailhead from Helena. Parking is limited so we recommend carpooling. For more info: Contact: Brian Wieck bquick50k@hotmail.com Website: bquickrunning.com

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August 25, 2012, Saturday

10th Whitefish Friends and Family Fun Run/Walk • Whitefish.  9:00 AM start. This family oriented event features a 10K run, 5K run/walk and a 1 mile family walk and is perfect for all ages and abilities. This event is put on by the Flathead Performance Youth Foundation in association with Northwest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. All proceeds from this event benefit the Child Development Center in Kalispell and the Shepherd's Hand Clinic in Whitefish. Competitive Timing will be providing the timing services for this event. There will be prizes for the men's and women's overall winners of the 5 and 10K distances. There will also be a post race raffle of prizes donated by local businesses for all that are present. Please note that shirt size will only be guaranteed for those that have registered on or before August 13th. Late registrations will be accommodated on a first registered, first received basis. Registration fees are non-refundable. You can register by mail or on-line for this event by visiting www.flatheadperformanceyouthfoundation.org Individual Entry - $20, Friends and Family Entry - $15 for each additional participant, Senior Entry (60+) - $15.. There will be a late fee of $5 per participant for entries postmarked or after August 10, 2012 or when registering on-line, after August 13, 2012.

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August 26, 2012, Sunday

River City Roots 4-Mile Run/Walk • Missoula,   XXXs, downtown Missoula. Visit www.runwildmissoula.org for more info.

Big Dipper Last Chance 1/2 Marathon • Helena - - 8 AM This is a scenic tour of Helena, see the famous Mansion district, Mt. Helena, the Fire Tower, and the famous Gulch's of Helena. Finishing down town on the walking mall. If your looking for a fast time and a scenic course Helena's Last Chance 1/2 marathon is the race for you. Contact: Brian Wieck bquick50k@hotmail.com Website: bquickrunning.com

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